Wharton Dual Language Academy
Houston, TX 77019
Phone: (713) 535-3771
Fax: (713) 535-3772
District: Houston Independent School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-8 • 489 students
Houston's Wharton Dual Language Academy is a public school that serves grades PK-8 in the Houston Independent School District. It is among the few public schools in Texas to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
Wharton Dual Language Academy is a public school in the Houston Independent School District located in Houston, TX. The principal of Wharton Dual Language Academy is Jennifer Day. As of 2015, the students are 65.8% Hispanic; 16.9% Black, non-Hispanic; 12.7% White, non-Hispanic; 3% Multiracial; and 1.5% Asian/Pacific Islander. 57.6% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 40.3% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.8% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 16.9% | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 12.7% | 8.1% | 29.5% |
| Multiracial | 3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 3.4% | 3.7% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 57.6% | 80.4% | 60.1% |
| English learners | 40.3% | 29.5% | 17.5% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estates at Memorial Heights | Apartment Complex | Houston | TX | 0.8 mi | |
| 2 | IMT Kingwood | Apartment Complex | Kingwood | TX | 23.1 mi | |
| 3 | Kingwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Humble | TX | 25.1 mi | |
| 4 | Ravello at Tuscan Lakes | Apartment Complex | League City | TX | 26.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galveston - Coast Guard MSST | Galveston | TX | 45.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Ellington Field | 16.5 mi. |
